Flydubai: The case of attack on Indian Captain Smit Machar on flydubai flight is becoming increasingly serious. As the investigation into the case is progressing, many questions are emerging regarding the intentions of Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami. Hamam attacked Captain Smit in the cockpit and tried to gain control of the aircraft. According to claims related to the investigation, Hamam had been planning to target flights to Israel for a long time.
Now it has been revealed that he had earlier also tried to crash the plane in a similar manner, but was not successful. Hamam is being interrogated by UAE agencies. What he has revealed during interrogation is shocking. This person was planning to crash the flight to Israel for many years. Pauly wanted to become a pilot in an airline that operates in Israel, so Hammami, with full planning, got a job as a pilot in a company called Flydubai. After this he started trying to fulfill his dreadful intentions.
Captain Smit had informed about the incident that happened inside the cockpit in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to him, Hammami got up from his seat in the cockpit on the pretext of offering prayers. He offered namaz and then attacked Captain Smit with a crash axe. Smit was seriously injured in the attack and his head started bleeding profusely.
Despite being injured, he tried to open the cockpit door.
Even after the attack, Captain Smit did not lose courage. They had an idea that if the attacker took control of the plane, the lives of the passengers could be in danger. Smit tried to open the cockpit door. After the first attempt the door was closed again. Despite this he tried a second time. This time the door opened and the passengers reached the cockpit and overpowered the attacker. After this entire action the plane was safely diverted and a major accident was averted.
Many questions before investigating agencies regarding Hammam
In the investigation of the case, Hamam al-Hammami’s past activities and his aviation career are also being investigated. The investigating agencies are trying to find out whether he had planned the attack in advance and whether any other person was also involved with him in this conspiracy. This question is also at the center of investigation as to how Hamam was allowed to reach the cockpit of the flight to Israel despite the security check.
Australia connection also investigated
Hamam’s old Australian connections are also being investigated. It is being told that about a decade ago, he had studied in Melbourne and was associated with RMIT University. Australian investigative agencies are now gathering information about his contacts and activities during that period. His alleged radical links are also being investigated.
Netanyahu invited Captain Smit to come to Israel
Impressed by the bravery of Captain Smit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talked to him. Netanyahu invited him to visit Israel and thanked him for his courage. It is reported that Netanyahu wants Captain Smit to attend Israel’s Independence Day celebrations and light the torch in the traditional ceremony. It has come to light that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also been invited to attend this function.
‘Thank you hero’ posters on Israeli streets
The effect of Captain Smit’s bravery is being seen in Israel also. According to reports, posters in Hindi have been put up in his honor in many parts of Israel. Messages like ‘Thank you hero’ are written on these posters. Information has also come to light from the Indian community about programs being organized in Captain Smit’s honor and prayers for his speedy recovery.
Israeli ambassador called him a ‘real hero’
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has also praised Captain Smit’s bravery. He said that along with saving the lives of passengers, Smit has also drawn attention to the possible shortcomings in aviation security.
Israeli Ambassador to the UAE Yossi Abraham Shelley also visited Captain Smit in the hospital. He described Smit as a ‘real hero’ and wished for his speedy recovery.
Had a conversation with Prime Minister Modi also
Captain Smit has also talked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During this, he told about the struggle in the cockpit and his efforts to save the plane. His attempt to open the cockpit door, despite being seriously injured during the attack, is considered the most important part of his bravery.
Also mentioned about reading Hanuman Chalisa
Captain Smit has also mentioned remembering Lord Hanuman and reciting Hanuman Chalisa in difficult times. He said that faith gave him courage in that very difficult situation. There has been a lot of discussion about this issue on social media in India also.